The imminent Federal Election has been a focus for our work this week, including responding yesterday to the Coalition announcement of cuts they will make to aid if they are elected (see media links below). We have also been preparing to present the sector priorities to whomever forms government. Thanks again to all of you who have been involved in the Safer World for All Campaigning throughout this important period.

Next Wednesday via email to our members we will launch our own ACFID voting process to fill the 3 vacancies on our Board – we are pleased to have an excellent pool of eight strong candidates standing for election. 

I am pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members at ACFID: Tim Anderson as our ACMC Civil Society Engagement Advisor and Win Mrat in a short-term role as the Major Events Logistics Coordinator. Both bring a wealth of experience to ACFID.

As we head into the election weekend, ACFID extends its best wishes to all Australians for a thoughtful and informed voting process. This is a defining moment for our country, with outcomes that will carry important implications for our communities, our sector and the world.

To Note

 ACFID Media Release – Coalition costings

ACFID has put out a media release on the Coalition’s proposed cuts to the aid budget, totaling $813 million over four years. You can read the media release ​here.​ Our commentary has received pickup in the West Australian, The Guardian, ABC News and News.com.au

To Attend

Meeting compliance against the revised Code (webinar)

After a rigorous review, the revised ACFID Code of Conduct was ushered in June 2024. Now that members have had a chance to review their policies, formulate action plans, and report against the revised Code, what have we learned? What are the trends in reporting? How can Members with upcoming reporting meet compliance?

This 90-minute webinar, hosted by the Code Team, with a special guest from the Code of Conduct Committee (CCC), will answer these questions and more.

This event is aimed at all staff members and leadership teams that hold a responsibility for Code compliance, and are due to report on 30 May, 31 August 2025 and 30 November 2025.

Date: Tues, 13 May 2025

Time: 2pm – 3.30 pm AEST

Format: Online via Teams

Registration: ​here

To Attend

 ACFID Gender CoP Workshop- LGBTIQ+ Solidarity

ACFID’s Gender CoP is proud to host a free facilitated workshop on LGBTIQ+ solidarity in Melbourne. This event will bring together ACFID members who work on LGBTIQ+ issues or identify as LGBTIQ+

The purpose of the event is to: 

• Support members of the group to navigate the impacts of growing anti-LGBTIQ+ attacks in the countries where we work, including cuts to funding.  
• Exchange experiences of supporting their organisations to respond to these trends, and;  
• Establish a network of individuals who can collaborate and support each other going forward;  

Develop an initial advocacy plan post-election/ under the new government. 

This is a free workshop and a good professional development opportunity with professional facilitators.  

Date: Thursday, 22 May 

Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Where: Many Coloured Sky, 1/100 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053  (in-person) 

RSVP: ​here 

To Attend

IWDA event – Brave Space – How Principles from Feminism Can Be Applied to Transform Your Work, Life and Practice

Join this two-day interactive workshop to explore feminist principles that can reshape how you work, lead and live. You’ll gain tools for power analysis, a framework for collective care, and practical ways to apply 12 core feminist values. Visit the ​IWDA website to register.​

Dates: 30 June – July 1, 2025 

Time: 9am-1pm AEST (over two consecutive days) 

Where: Online via Zoom.Please contact Clara at ​[email protected]​ to register. 

Cost: $450 + GST 

15% discounts for enrolment of 3 or more staff members from your organisation.

Full scholarships are available for First Nations people. 

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